Pura Vida, Costa Rica!

While we are currently all staying home and can only dream about our next tropical vacation, Costa Rica awaits and can´t wait to welcome you again when this situation blows over. In the meantime I´d like to bring the country a little closer to you by naming a few interesting facts relating to Costa Rica's culture and natural environment.

When traveling through Costa Rica and interacting with the local Ticos (the term Costa Rican citizen use to refer to themselves), a strong appreciation and even love for nature can be felt pretty much everywhere. This might be connected to the fact that even though Costa Rica is such a small country, more than 5% of the entire world´s biodiversity can be found here particularly due to its various forms of vegetation. Besides its famous rainforests and coastlines, the country also offers wetlands, mountains, rivers and even arid plains, all home to many distinct species.
The Ticos value Costa Rica´s popularity for its natural environment and surely put an effort into protecting it. Not only in the tourism sector but also in other industries Costa Rica has become one of the most eco-friendly countries. It is aiming at becoming the first fossil-free country on the planet and 99% of the energy used is renewable, making it a forerunner to even many developed countries.

Not only the environment is thriving but so are the people. The Nicoya Peninsula, a favourable area for tourists, is one of the 5 blue zones in the world where the lifespan is remarkably longer than in all other places and the inhabitants usually live to at least 90. Among the crucial factors were a healthy diet, sufficient sleep and water that are rich in calcium and magnesium.

Doesn't it sound tempting to get your own little taste of this simple but fulfilling and pure way of life – also known as the famous Pura Vida?

Costa Rica Inspires!

The quarantine established during the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 has made us travel in a different way, which is throughout our imagination. Plenty of holidays plans were canceled nevertheless, this has not stopped our minds to get inspired to keep discovering the world and at the same time, ourselves. 

Costa Rica is a tropical paradise like you have never seen before. The people who have visited this incredible country surrounded by hospitable locals (Ticos and Ticas), amazing weather, breathtaking beaches and the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, culture and nature; have agreed in the following: Once you come here, you will never want to leave!

Costa Rica, located at the middle point of Latin America and Central America, has one side on the Caribbean and another into the Pacific Ocean. Besides, Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces which are San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limon. 

Costa Rica has the goal of becoming a carbon neutral country and run exclusively on sustainable energy and resources. Moreover, Costa Rica hosts more than 5% of the world's biodiversity and more than the 25% of the Costa Rica’s land is reserved for National Parks. Facts that make this destination one of the most sustainable countries in the world. 

In addition, there are more than 121 volcanic formations in Costa Rica, and seven of them are active. As a matter of curiosity, the Poas Volcano has the second widest crater in the world, the Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes and the Irazú Volcano is the highest volcano in Costa Rica. 

Furthermore, Costa Rica is famous among bird watchers due to the 850 species that the country preserves in its different habitats divided into rainforests, cloud forests, dry forests, beaches, rivers and mangroves.  

Come to Costa Rica and do no let escape the opportunity to have an appointment with unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, which take place at the same time the 365 days of the year due to its proximity to the equator. 

Think about your holiday, think about Costa Rica!

When you catch yourself dreaming and are ready to make future holiday plans again; we are here for you on +506 2289 8225 or at contact@ilviaggiocr.com.

Keep yourself tuned for more engaging information about this amazing destination and Pura Vida to all of you!

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